Title Events $45 per Event
Twirl: The Competition Grand Champion
Nov./Beginner: Solo, Show Twirl, Basic Strut
Int./Adv.: Solo, Show Twirl, 2 Baton
Twirl: The Competition Strut Champion
Nov./Beginner: Basic Strut, Military Strut, Best App. (Basic & Military will be done back to back in the same lane.)
Int./Adv.: X Strut, Basic Strut, Best App.
First Time Twirler Champion
Show Twirl, Basic Strut
All Ages
Twirl: The Competition Miss Majorette Princess
Nov./Beginner: Solo, Basic Strut, Best Appearing
Twirl: The Competition Miss Majorette Queen
Int./Adv.: Solo, X-Strut, Best Appearing
Twirl: The Competition Challenger Cup
Solo, 2 Baton & 3 Baton
*Gymnastics Permitted
Beg./Int./Adv.
Sounds of The Shoals Twirling Champion
*Show Twirl, 2 Baton, Best Appearing
Beg./Int./Adv.
The Shoals has a rich history in the music industry and for this category, we want to honor those who have created such memorable songs. Show Twirl Music selection needs to be a song that was created in the Shoals or from someone with musical ties to the Shoals Area.
(*Only the music for the Sounds of The Shoals Title Event needs to have a Shoals Connection, all other events with Show Twirl can be to the music of your choice.)
Awards: Title Events 1st Place Tiara & Trophy
2nd-3rd Place-Trophy
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solos
Twirl the Competition Events $15
Nov./Beginner/Int./Adv.
Best Appearing $15
One Baton $15
Two Baton $15
Three Baton $15
Basic Box $15
X-Strut $15
Military March $15
Pairs $15
Show Twirl $15
Show Twirl Duet $15 per twirler
Show Twirl Trio $15 per twirler
*Show Twirl 3:00 minutes max. 1 or more batons may be used during the routine. Show Twirl Solo, Duet & Trio will be divided based on age, but ALL Levels will compete together. Duet and Trios may be combined to create more competition if needed.
** 1, 2, & 3 Baton 30 seconds to 2:00 minutes max.
***Pairs 2:00 minutes max, 1 Baton
With the exception of Show Twirl Events, all competitors will be in assigned lanes performing to standard march music.
Awards: 1st-5th Place Trophy
6th-10th Medallion
Open Events $10
Nov./Beginner/Int./Adv.
Best Appearing $10
One Baton $10
Two Baton $10
Three Baton $10
Basic Box $10
X-Strut $10
Military March $10
Most Photogenic $10 (Must submit glossy photo up to an 8x10 by the entry deadline via mail.)
** 1, 2, & 3 Baton 30 seconds to 2:00 minutes max.
With the exception of Show Twirl Events, all competitors will be in assigned lanes performing to standard march music.
Awards: 1st Trophy 2nd-10th Medallion
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Teams
All team events are $10 per competitor per routine.
Team Events (See description for time limits/member info)
Novelty Show Twirl Team (Studio)
(3:00 minutes max)
Minimum Team Members:4
Tiny Twirlers(0-6), Juvenile (7-9), Tween (10-12), Junior (13-15), Senior (16-18) Collegiate/Adult (19+)
One or More Batons, Props Allowed, Choreography/Costuming should be a reflection of the music. Group/Partner work should all be incorporated to create a dynamic effect. Music needs to be age-appropriate.
Dance Twirl Team (Studio)
(3:00 minutes max)
Minimum Team Members:4
Tiny Twirlers(0-6), Juvenile (7-9), Tween (10-12), Junior (13-15), Senior (16-18) Collegiate/Adult (19+)
One baton per twirler upon entry, but batons may be passed to other members during the routine incorporating group/partner work/floor coverage/patterns. No props allowed. Choreography/Costuming should be a reflection of the music. Music needs to be age-appropriate.
Show Twirl Team (Studio)
(3:00 minutes max)
Minimum Team Members:4
Tiny Twirlers(0-6), Juvenile (7-9), Tween (10-12), Junior (13-15), Senior (16-18) Collegiate/Adult (19+)
One or more batons, no props, costuming/choreography should be a reflection of the music and should create a theme. Floor coverage, partner work, exchanges, and variety should be incorporated throughout the routine. Music needs to be age-appropriate.
Show/Theme Corps
(10 minutes max)
Minimum Team Members: 10
Juvenile (0-11.99), Junior (12-14.99), Senior (15-18+)
One or more batons, props, and backdrops. The choreography of baton and dance movements should create a theme. Costuming should reflect the overall theme and keep the audience entertained throughout. Music needs to be age-appropriate.
Duet/Trio Novelty Show Twirl (Studio)
(3:00 minutes max)
Team Members 2 Minimum, 3 Max
Tiny Twirlers(0-6), Juvenile (7-9), Tween (10-12), Junior (13-15), Senior (16-18) Collegiate/Adult (19+)
One or More Batons, Props Allowed, Choreography/Costuming should be a reflection of the music. Group/Partner work should all be incorporated to create a dynamic effect. Music needs to be age-appropriate.
X-Small Dance Twirl Team (Studio)
(3:00 minutes max)
Minimum Team Members:2, Max 4
Tiny Twirlers(0-6), Juvenile (7-9), Tween (10-12), Junior (13-15), Senior (16-18) Collegiate/Adult (19+)
One baton per twirler upon entry, but batons may be passed to other members during the routine incorporating group/partner work/floor coverage/patterns. No props allowed. Choreography/Costuming should be a reflection of the music. Music needs to be age-appropriate.
Dance Team Studio or School
(3:00 minutes max)
Teams will be divided based on size and age.
All skill levels will be combined.
Tap Dancing or any type of dance with a shoe that could potentially damage floors will not be allowed.
Props are allowed.
Choreography/Costuming should be a reflection of the music. Music needs to be age appropriate.
School Team Events (See description for time limits/member info)
Novelty Show Twirl Team (School)
(3:00 minutes max)
Minimum Team Members:4
Middle School(12-14.99), High School (15-17.99) Collegiate (18+)
One or More Batons, Props Allowed, Choreography/Costuming should be a reflection of the music. Group/Partner work should all be incorporated to create a dynamic effect. Music needs to be age-appropriate.
Dance Twirl Team (School)
(3:00 minutes max)
Minimum Team Members:4
Middle School(12-14.99), Senior (15-17.99) Collegiate (18+)
One baton per twirler upon entry, but batons may be passed to other members during the routine incorporating group/partner work/floor coverage/patterns. No props allowed. Choreography/Costuming should be a reflection of the music. Music needs to be age-appropriate.
Show Twirl Team (School)
(3:00 minutes max)
Minimum Team Members:4
Middle School (12-14.99), Senior (15-17.99) Collegiate (18+)
One or more batons, no props, costuming/choreography should be a reflection of the music and should create a theme. Floor coverage, partner work, exchanges, and variety should be incorporated throughout the routine. Music needs to be age-appropriate.
Half-Time Show Team (School)
(8 minutes max)
Minimum Team Members: 4
Middle School (12-14.99), High School (15-17.99), Collegiate (18+)
One or more batons and small props. The choreography of baton and dance movements should create a theme. Costuming should reflect the overall theme. Music needs to be age-appropriate.
Duet/Trio Novelty Show Twirl(School)
(3:00 minutes max)
Team Members 2 Minimum 3 Max
Middle School (12-14.99), Senior (15-17.99) Collegiate (18+)
One or More Batons, Props Allowed, Choreography/Costuming should be a reflection of the music. Group/Partner work should all be incorporated to create a dynamic effect. Music needs to be age-appropriate.
X-Small Dance Twirl Team (School)
(3:00 minutes max)
Minimum Team Members:2, Max 4
Tiny Twirlers(0-5.99), Juvenile (6-8.99), Tween (9-11.99), Junior (12-14.99), Senior (15-17.99) Collegiate (18+)
One baton per twirler upon entry, but batons may be passed to other members during the routine incorporating group/partner work/floor coverage/patterns. No props allowed. Choreography/Costuming should be a reflection of the music. Music needs to be age-appropriate.
*Contest Director reserves the right to combine teams in the event only 1 group is registered in a category to increase competition
**To compete in a school event ALL team members must attend the same school and be current members of the squad.
Team Awards
1st Place-Large Trophy
2nd-3rd Place - Trophy or plaque
Payments must be made via Cashiers Check or Money Order to "Take the Stage Twirling Studio"
Mail to 303 Heatherton Road, Florence, AL 35633.
Entries/Payments postmarked after the cutoff date of (TBD) will be returned. No late entries will be accepted.
If you would like to pay via cc please send an email to takethestage@comcast.net requesting to pay by card. An invoice will be sent to the email on file. CC payments will need to be received within 24 hours of registration/receipt of the invoice.